Nersa had to make its decision on Eskom's application by 25 February, the High Court ruled late last year, following a dispute between the two parties.
In response to Nersa's decision, Calib Cassim, Eskom’s chief financial officer, said: "The financial implications of this decision on Eskom’s long-term sustainability will need to be further understood. It is understood that Nersa considered the impact on consumers and the financial sustainability of Eskom as it made its decision".
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He said the Eskom board will "deliberate further before deciding on how to sustainably provide electricity to the extent possible in the context of this revenue decision".
